2019 Ski and Snowboard Australia Community Sport Awards Finalists Announced
Published Fri 18 Oct 2019
Ski & Snowboard Australia is pleased to announce the first of the finalists for the inaugural Community Sport Awards.
Across five categories, the finalists comprise of outstanding young athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, schools and clubs from across the disciplines and development pathway, with successes and achievements both off and on-snow.
The winners of the Community Sport Awards will be announced at the Awards Ceremony - to be held at QT Canberra on Thursday November 7.
The snow sports community is invited to the Community Sport Awards and Tickets are now on sale here.
2019 Ski and Snowboard Australia Community Sport Awards Finalists
CLUB COACH OF THE YEAR
Club coaches who have made a significant contribution to their club program, either on or off snow, with a focus on improving community sport through encouraging participation, fairness, integrity and making Snowsports more welcoming, safe and inclusive.
Craig Branch (Thredbo Ski Racing Club)
Hamish Cox (Team Buller Riders)
Daekeun Kwak (DK) (Thredbo Development Squad)
YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR
This award recognises a young athlete who have achieved excellence off snow, through giving back to the sport, community service, and/or academic achievements, along with their on-snow performance.
Jack Adams (Alpine)
George Murphy (Moguls)
Letitia Murphy (Alpine)
Bentley Walker-Broose (Cross Country)
Benjamin Wynn (Alpine)
OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR
Snowsport officials who have demonstrated excellence in their role as an official during the 2018/19 year.
Peter Cunningham (Cross Country Technical Delegate)
Paul Livissianos (Freestyle Judge)
Peter Ward (Cross Country Technical Delegate)
SPIRIT OF INTERSCHOOLS AWARD
This award recognises a student who, through their actions, has emobdied the spirit of interschool snowsport competition. This award is not necessarily about performance but considers participation in multiple discplines and events, longevity, and leadership, support and promotion of their own school snowsports program.
Charles Beaton (Snowy Mountains Grammar)
Tom Davies (The Scots College)
Maysen Duffy (Caulfield Grammar)
Adele Selig (Tara Anglican School)
OTHER AWARD CATEGORIES
Award Category winners including:
- Snowsports School of the Year
- Outstanding School Achievement
- Emerging Talent Athlete Awards
- Pathway Initiative of the Year
- Club of the Year
- Service to Snowsport
will be announced at the Community Sport Awards on November 7.